BARON collision with NATALY-1

Built                        1980/1990

GRT                        2615/3082

Vessel Type          Oil and bulk carrier/General cargo

Voyage from/to    Turkey for Iran/ Rostov for Turkey

Casualty type       Collision

Casualty date        25th November 2007

Cargo                     Iron ore/ steel

Reports have been received that the Russian flag vessel BARON, 2615 GRT, 1990 built has collided with the Maltese flag NATALY – 1 (3082 GRT built 1990). The BARON was sailing from Turkey to Iran, with a cargo of iron ore, and the NATALY 1 had a cargo of steel from Rostov bound for Turkey.

Both vessels are damaged, the NATALY – 1 in the vicinity of the main deck, hold3 and the superstructure, the BARON has a hole above the water line.  

There are potential claims for General Average arising from this incident.

If you have insured cargo on board this vessel and require our assistance to deal with any security demands and claims for General Average, please contact us as soon as possible. We can also assist you in pursuing recovery for any losses that you may suffer.